Arizona Cardinals won 5 of their last 6 games in 2011 while the Vikings won 3 for the whole season. 2012, a new start and a start these 2 are off to as they come in with a 4-2 record even after each losing last weekend.
These two should be in the same division the way they meet seemingly each year. The two have played each year since 2008.
The Vikings hold a 14-10 series lead including 8-4 at home. The last win in Minnesota by the Cardinals came back in 1977 when they were the St. Louis Cardinals.
Did you know Percy Harvin is ranked 1st in the NFL with 49 receptions? He is a Vikings record holder for the most catches by a Vikings receiver in the first 6 games of the season with the 49 catches.
The team not only has a good record but has players that are making names for themselves league wide. Christian Ponder still ranks 2nd in the NFL with a 68.6 percent completion rate.
Rookie kicking sensation is still at it. Blair Walsh is tied for tops in the NFL with 24 touchbacks. He is second in the NFL with 16 field goals made, and he is third in points with 60.
Jared Allen had a sack last week giving him 4 straight games in which he has a sack. He has 11 in a row in 2011 so watch out the hunt is on.
The Vikings defense although had a tough week against Robert Griffin III giving up the crushing 76 yard touchdown still rank 3rd in the NFL giving up only 3.05 yards on 1st down.
Adrian Peterson was named NFC offensive player of the week on 10/9/11 against the Arizona Cardinals. He had rushed for 122 yards and 3 touchdowns with all 3 in the first quarter.
Two of the Cardinals receivers have something awesome in common. Larry Fitzgerald Jr and Michael Floyd both played their high school football in Minnesota. Larry came out Holy Angels Academy (Minneapolis) while Michael played for Cretin- Derham Hall (St. Paul). They both were All State Performers at their respective high schools. Arizona is the opponent but it is still neat to watch to former Minnesotan’s compete.
The other Minnesota connection we look at Cardinals center Lyle Sendlein. Does the name Sendlein sound familiar? His dad, Robin was a Vikings linebacker from 1981-1985.
The game is early yet but has big implications for the rest of the season. Each win the Vikings can get against an NFC opponent is huge especially if tie breakers are needed. The game against the Redskins was a fail but time to move on and play a great game of Cards.
Next up: Big announcement for 2013 home schedule
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Purplestick
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